Cabriolet L4-1781cc 1.8L SOHC (JH) (1989)
- remove pressure and return lines at steering gear
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remove gearshift linkage bracket from steering gear housing (where applicable)
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remove ground wire
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remove clamps and take out steering gear by pushing to right as far as possible Swing left lie rod downward and pull steering gear out
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if steering gear is to be replaced, remove tie rods
Installing
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install tie rods
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install in reverse order of removal and note;
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lubricate steering gear rack with grease, Part No AOF 063 000 04
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check/adjust gearshift linkage (where applicable)
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fill power steering system with ATF Dexron or other Volkswagen-approved power steering fluid
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with engine idling, maintain fluid level at MAX mark on reservoir
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rotate steering wheel lock to lock until no more bubbles appear in fluid at reservoir
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top up fluid level to MAX mark
Tie rods, removal\Installing
Work sequence
Note:
Steering rack must be properly held in a vise to avoid possible damage to pinion gear rack during removal installation of tie rods
Removing
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slide steering boot back on tie rod